A/HRC/33/11 programme and the inclusive education policy. It urged Tajikistan to guarantee an adequate standard of living and address the needs of the poor and the marginalized. 35. Mexico noted with appreciation the cooperation of Tajikistan with the special procedure mandate holders and the adoption of various national action plans to implement the State’s human rights obligations. 36. Morocco praised the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. It acknowledged the measures taken to protect migrant workers, to strengthen the judiciary and to combat trafficking in persons. 37. Nepal noted the moratorium on the application of the death penalty and the initiatives aimed at its complete abolition. Nepal referred to the intention of Tajikistan to ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, aiming at the abolition of the death penalty. It noted the measures taken to empower women, promote gender equality and combat domestic violence. 38. The Netherlands was concerned that the freedom of the press was being undermined and that critical sources of information were inaccessible to citizens. While welcoming the withdrawal of mandatory HIV testing for foreigners, it noted that HIV prevalence had increased and that the stigmatization of and discrimination against sufferers remained major obstacles to an effective HIV/AIDS response. 39. The Niger praised the ratification of various international human rights treaties and the State’s successful cooperation with international human rights mechanisms. It commended the various national action plans adopted to implement the recommendations of the treaty bodies. 40. Norway noted with concern the crackdown on opposition parties and groups and the situation relating to women’s rights, domestic violence and detainees. It noted that arrests of and allegations against lawyers indicated shortcomings within the judiciary. 41. Pakistan welcomed the measures taken by Tajikistan to incorporate international instruments into domestic law, particularly the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. It noted the efforts of Tajikistan to combat human trafficking and illicit traffic in narcotic drugs, to empower women, to protect the rights of children and persons with disabilities, to eradicate poverty and to maintain religious harmony. 42. Paraguay noted the adoption of a law and a programme on combating domestic violence. It asked about the measures taken by Tajikistan to promote the participation of women in public and political life. 43. The Philippines welcomed the 2013-2015 national plan to implement the recommendations of the first review. It appreciated the efforts of Tajikistan to involve interagency groups and civil society in preparing national plans to promote the rights of migrant workers, prevent torture and eliminate racial discrimination. The Philippines urged Tajikistan to continue to address the issue of access to quality health and educational services for all. 44. Poland commended Tajikistan for ratifying the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. It remained concerned about the deteriorating situation with regard to human rights and respect for fundamental freedoms. 45. Portugal welcomed the State’s ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. Portugal 7